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PALMYRA, Mo. — Local grill masters will compete for the people’s vote at the annual Rib and Wing Fest on Saturday, Sept. 9. Competitive groups will cook for bragging rights, trophies and the People’s Choice awards from noon-5 p.m. (or as long as supplies last) in Flower City Park in Palmyra, Mo. Proceeds from the…
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CANTON, Mo. — Join Carrol Davenport, Hospice of Northeast Missouri’s spiritual care and bereavement coordinator, and hospice volunteer Barb Smith as they explore dealing with getting older and experiencing the reality of “life is NOT what I thought it would be when I got to this point.” This free program takes place from 1 to…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Public Schools Foundation recently welcomed two new trustees to its governing board. Michelle Moore, a former teacher and 2022 QPSF campaign chair, and Stephanie Erwin, accountant and former QPS board president, were unanimously approved to join the board in a vote by other QPSF trustees. The two began their three-year terms…
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John Wood Community College (JWCC) and Illinois College (IC) signed an agricultural articulation agreement on Monday. Articulation agreements document a pathway between community college academic programs and courses to four-year university bachelor’s degrees. The agreements outline courses to be taken in the first two years at a community college that will directly transfer into a…
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Quincy City Treasurer Linda Moore and Public Works Director Jeffrey Conte outline the new utilities payment system to MRN’s Ashley Conrad. GREDF President/CEO and former Quincy mayor Kyle Moore made his pitch to the Quincy City Council for eventual support of a housing program for Quincy and Adams County. Moore had presented a brief synopsis…
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QUINCY — An arbitrator issued a 16-page ruling Monday that agreed with the Police Benevolent and Protective Association Labor Unit 12’s proposal for wage increases and length of contract for officers with the Quincy Police Department, bringing an end to the collective bargaining dispute that has lasted for more than two years. The police union…
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PEKIN, Ill. — Jeff Mays, director of administrative services for the city of Quincy, is one of two finalists for the position of city manager in Pekin. Members of the Pekin City Council had a special meeting on Friday to complete their final round of interviews with Mays and Pekin Police Chief John Dossey to…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — The Tracy Family Foundation and Communio are partnering to make an impact on marriages in west central Illinois this fall. Three two-hour informational gatherings for church members or leaders will be held Thursday, Sept. 7 to hear more about the West-Central Illinois Date Night Challenge and to learn how to offer…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Sometimes it only takes a few months to learn a new skill to land a job or a promotion. That’s why John Wood Community College offers more than 20 certificate programs — many offered fully online — to help students gain skills to meet the specific needs of regional employers. In a press…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional Medical Group recently added general surgeon Dr. Eric Butler to its team. Butler earned his medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Bradenton, Fla., and completed his residency at Rowan School of Osteopathic Medicine in Stratford, N.J. When asked why he chose to specialize in surgery, Butler…
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Dear MRN: On Tuesday, Aug. 15 at 9:30 p.m. while viewing the Perseid meteor shower, we observed a long chain of white lights — about 30 to 40 —moving from the northwest to the southeast. The light chain moved slowly in a “jerky” forward movement, staying in a line but moving in “jumps.” We watched…
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The weather over the past few days has been really nice, especially when compared to the weather we had for all of the Dog Days of Summer. The Dog Days of Summer ended on Friday, Aug. 11. It’s too bad we didn’t get all this much-needed rain in the early spring. The weather is finally…
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QUINCY — You might be planning to hire a tutor this school year to keep your child motivated and learning. Many kids can benefit from a tutor to give them extra support in a subject that’s difficult for them or to prepare them for a tough assignment. Your student’s academic needs are unique. A wide…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Concert Association kicks off its 2023-2024 concert season on Sept. 15. The HCA has brought a variety of world-class performances to the Hannibal area since 1945. The upcoming season is comprised of a variety of styles and acts with Las Vegas divas, a Karen Carpenter tribute, a British-style brass band,…
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QUINCY — Quincy Police Department is partnering with the Illinois State Police and law enforcement across the state to step up efforts to stop impaired driving and help save lives near the end of summer and the busy Labor Day weekend. In a press release, Sgt. Ryan Witt said, “Our first priority is to keep…
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Blessing Hospital A girl was born to Riley Harl and Karissa Johnson of Colusa at 10:25 p.m. Aug. 12, 2023.A girl was born to Ben and Raigan Brown of Carthage at 3:06 p.m. Aug. 13, 2023.A boy was born to Timothy J. and Brittany L. Walmer of Eolia, Mo., at 10:04 a.m. Aug. 14, 2023.A…
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QUINCY — Quincy Brewing Company and Quincy Medical Group, along with The District, have scheduled a clean-up event for 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 9. Gloves and trash bags will be distributed in Parking Lot I. Volunteers will then head to designated areas in the heart of downtown to pick up litter. All ages are welcome.…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Arts Council will be the host a special jazz performance, An Evening of Jazz with Samantha Fierke + Trio, at 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 20, at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main. Fierke last performed in Hannibal in 2019. Hannibal holds a special place in Fierke’s heart. She would come…
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NEW CANTON, Ill. — A New Canton man was arrested Thursday and faces drug and guns charges. The Pike County Sheriff’s Department executed a court-authorized search warrant at 6:34 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17 at a residence located in the 200 block of N. Walnut in New Canton. After the execution of the warrant, methamphetamine, methamphetamine-related…
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QUINCY — The seventh annual Moonlight Ride for Hunger will be held Saturday, Aug. 26, at Clat Adams Park, 201 N. Front. Start time for the ride is 7 p.m. Cost to enter is $35 per person with youths ages 12-16 riding for free. Registration can be completed online at wgca.org through Aug. 25. Individuals also…
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QUINCY — Michael Weiman has joined the team at XCEL Physical Therapy. Weiman graduated with his doctorate in physical therapy degree from Washington University in St. Louis in 2014. He earned additional credentials in 2019 as an orthopedic certified specialist. Using his education and training in movement impairment syndromes, Weiman evaluates each patient’s posture, functional…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Fire Department responded to a report of a kitchen fire at 1:57 p.m. Friday in a two-story brick apartment house at 1244 Kentucky. A press release from the Quincy Fire Department reported the first two crews arrived on scene simultaneously at 2:01 p.m. and spoke with the occupants, who reported all…
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QUINCY — A Quincy man was arrested Aug. 18 and charged with aggravated criminal sexual abuse. Detectives with the Quincy Police Department initiated an investigation on Aug. 5 after a complaint was made that Zion A. Byrd-White, 24, was engaging in sexual intercourse with a 14-year-old female. During the investigation, a search warrant was executed at…
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HULL, Ill. — A Hull man was arrested Friday and charged with presence of a child sex offender in a school. The Pike County Sheriff’s Department arrested Roy Lee Irick, 70, of Hull at 10:08 a.m. Friday, Aug. 18. Irick was arrested without incident and lodged in the Pike County Jail. The investigation was led…
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PIKE COUNTY, Mo. — The Northeast Missouri Clergy Coalition recently donated $500 to NECAC to provide supplies for Pike County school districts. NECAC has received other contributions of money and supplies which will be divided equally among Bowling Green, Louisiana, Clopton, Frankford, BONCL, St. Clement and Pike County Christian School. Other organizations or individuals wanting…
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